Cycling IN the Vineyards: Overview



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	$149 per person Get 15% off when you use the "HOLIDAYS" promo code!

	10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

	Easy with a dose of adventure. Flat to rolling.

	3-4 winery stops

	Picnic lunch included

GENERAL INFO Casual-paced bike ride stopping at 3-4 wineries. You will be on a mountain bike for the entire ride (60% off-road; 40% on paved roads).

AVAILABILITY Offered 365 days a year. Advanced reservations required. If muddy conditions exist, this tour will be converted to a Ride, Wine & Dine Tour. This is only of high concern November through February.

WHAT TO BRING Comfortable shoes (covered toes are a good idea) Camera Sunscreen Sunglasses Cash for wine tasting fees ($10-15 at most wineries; some wineries accept debit cards, but don’t count on it; fees are often waived when wine is purchased)

WHAT'S INCLUDED Bike & helmet rental Knowledgeable local guide Catered picnic lunch $10 winery tasting fee Clif Bar & water Van support (we will pick up your wine purchases along the way!) Roadside assistance Souvenir water bottle

If you find yourself experiencing an inexplicable urge to jump out of the car and run through the rows of planted vines, our Cycling "In" the Vineyards Tour will give you that chance - only you'll do it on a mountain bike rather than on foot.

To date, only one winery allows off-road biking tours through its vineyard property - which is why this unique experience is not to be missed! Best of all, the vineyard property we'll be touring borders the northernmost stretches of the San Francisco Bay. The marshlands found here are a federally designated wildlife preserve, home to an array of wetland birds including herons, mallards and egrets.

A gourmet picnic-style lunch is also included on this tour, served alfresco overlooking the vineyards. We invite you to take a look at the Sample Itinerary to get a full idea of what you can expect on this tour.

Our bike tours cater to tourists – not cyclists. Most people who ride with us describe themselves as “leisurely” or “occasional” cyclists. Some even admit they haven’t been on a bike in a few years!

While the pace of our Cycling "In" the Vineyards Tour is casual and the emphasis is on having fun, guests who don't do any form of regular exercise may find this tour requires a bit of exertion; at least a bit more than our Ride, Wine & Dine Tour by comparison.

We offer a variety of tours that acquaint visitors with many different wine-growing regions. Our point, of course, is that we hope to entice you to join us for several bike tours during your Sonoma Valley vacation.

For each day of bike touring, we’ll ensure you’re on a different route with fresh backdrops for your vacation photos and new wineries to discover!

Sonoma Valley Bike Tours is a full-service bike touring company. We live, work, dine and ride here, and we've been guiding professional bike tours in Northern California's Wine Country since 1987. We offer everything from bike rentals and one-day bike tours to comprehensive vacation packages that include your hotel accommodations, bike tours and dining at world-class restaurants. We also specialize in creating custom single- and multi-day itineraries for corporate or large-group outings.